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HR, People & Recruitment Consultancies

Fixed-fee accounting for HR consultants, people & culture specialists and recruitment/search firms working on retainers and success fees.

Who is this for?

  • HR consultants and interim HR leaders
  • People & culture and organisational development advisors
  • Recruitment agencies and executive search boutiques
  • Specialist temp, contract or permanent placement firms

What’s included in your package

  • Year-end statutory accounts for your recruitment/HR Ltd company
  • Corporation Tax return (CT600) and HMRC filing
  • Companies House accounts submission
  • 1 x director Self Assessment tax return
  • Quarterly bookkeeping from bank feeds (up to 900 txns p.a.)
  • Advice on commission structures and director drawings
  • Basic tax planning and expense guidance
  • Deadline monitoring and reminders
Many recruitment firms have lumpy income and high volumes of client and candidate payments. We help you keep this tidy and compliant.

Typical expenses for HR & recruitment firms

  • Job board subscriptions, LinkedIn Recruiter and advertising spend
  • ATS/CRM software and cloud tools
  • Staff and associate recruiter commissions
  • Marketing, networking and events
  • Home or serviced office costs, phones and laptops
  • Travel to client meetings, interviews and assessment days
  • Professional indemnity and business insurance

What we’ll need from you

  • Business bank statements and any client account statements
  • Details of outstanding client invoices and placement fees
  • Commission reports and payroll information
  • Details of advertising spend and software subscriptions
  • Any existing bookkeeping data (Xero, QBO, spreadsheets)

Frequently asked questions

Can you handle high-volume temp payroll?
This package is for your Ltd company accounts and basic director payroll only. If you run large temp payrolls, we can discuss a separate arrangement or liaise with your payroll provider.
Do you understand recruitment agency models?
Yes – we’re familiar with retained search, success fees, temps on margin and contractor models. We ensure your accounts reflect commission and direct costs correctly.
How do you deal with bad debts or clawbacks?
We’ll classify and account for bad debts and clawbacks correctly in your P&L and Corporation Tax calculation, based on your records.

HR & Recruitment Ltd package

For HR consultancies, recruitment agencies and search boutiques.

£95+ VAT / month
Based on turnover up to £250,000.
  • Company accounts & CT600
  • Companies House filing
  • 1 x director Self Assessment
  • Quarterly bookkeeping (up to 900 txns p.a.)

£155 + VAT / month for turnover £250k–£600k.

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Popular add-ons:

  • VAT registration & returns Add-on
  • Additional director tax returns Add-on
  • Quarterly management accounts Add-on